South Asia

Prof. Dr. Siddharth Singh Buddhist Leadership Poised to Revive Nalanda University

by Kooi F. Lim, Op-Ed, The Buddhist Channel, 4 November 2024

Rajgir, India -- The historic Nalanda University has taken a momentous step in appointing its first Buddhist Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Siddharth Singh. This decision marks a new chapter in Nalanda's modern legacy, honoring its ancient roots as one of Buddhism's most significant centers of learning.

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Professor Siddharth Singh Appointed Vice Chancellor of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University

The Buddhist Channel, 26 October 2024

Bihar, India -- The Government of India has appointed Professor Siddharth Singh, a senior professor from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), as the Vice Chancellor of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (NNM) University, under the Ministry of Culture. This appointment, officially announced on October 18, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the institution, which is dedicated to Buddhist education and research.

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Prime Minister Modi Addresses International Abhidhamma Divas, Celebrates Recognition of Pali as a Classical Language

The Buddhist Channel, 26 Oct 2024

New Delhi, India -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a special address at the International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan on 17 October 2024, highlighting the enduring significance of Lord Buddha’s teachings and celebrating the Government of India’s recent recognition of Pali as a classical language. This recognition honors the language in which Buddha shared his teachings and marks a historic moment for the Buddhist community.

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Classical Status for Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit: Boosting India's Heritage and Buddhist Thought

by Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 6 October 2024

New Delhi, India -- On October 3, 2024, the Union Cabinet of India made a historic announcement, granting classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This designation comes with far-reaching implications for the preservation, promotion, and revitalization of these ancient languages, all of which are deeply intertwined with India’s rich cultural, spiritual, intellectual, and Buddhist history.

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UNICEF decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list

AP, 25 July 2024

KATHMANDU, Nepal -- The United Nations’ cultural agency decided Thursday against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on its list of heritage sites in danger, instead giving authorities in Nepal more time to help restore the famous gardens and temple that are falling into disrepair.

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Thousands in Dharmsala Celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 89th Birthday

The Buddhist Channel, 7 July 2024

McLeodGanj, Dharamshala (India) -- In the hillside town of McLeodGanj, Dharamshala, a gathering of devoted practitioners came together to honor the 89th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the embodiment of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. The celebration, held on Saturday, was a testament to the enduring spirit of the Tibetan people and the universal message of peace that His Holiness represents.

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Gujarat board assures rectification of ‘factual errors’ on Buddhism in textbook

by Parimal A Dabhi, Indian Express, June 21, 2024

Gandhinagar, India -- Buddhists in the state, along with a former member of the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), have approached the Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks (GSBST) to remove “false” depiction of the religion in a Class 12 Sociology textbook. GSBST Director V R Gosai, who met the Buddhist representatives Thursday, assured them that the mistake will be rectified.

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Amaravathi: The rise and fall of one of the greatest Buddhist sites in India

The Buddhist Channel, 24 June 2024

Amaravathi, India – Amaravathi rises like a gem in the crown of Andhra Pradesh and gives a historical insight into the intricacies of Buddhism in the country. This magnificent site that used to nurture Buddhism as the revered religion of the Ganges plain – the land of spiritual evolution – has survived both the golden pinnacle of enlightenment, and the subsequent period of deterioration.

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Maligawila Buddha Statue, Ancient Sri Lankan Art and Devotion

The Buddhist Channel, 20 June 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka -- The Maligawila Buddha statue, standing majestically in Sri Lanka's Moneragala District, is a symbol of ancient Buddhist artistry and religious devotion.

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Thousand Buddha Temple Consecration in Lumbini

The Buddhist Channel, 14 June 2024

Lumbini, Nepal -- On Saga Dawa Duchen, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Yangsi Rinpoche, Phakchok Rinpoche, and 200 monks from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery, along with nearly 100 lay students from Nepal and around the world, gathered at Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha Shakyamuni.

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